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This Watch ended at 17:30. Jul 14, 2025 at 14:25 2:17 PM EDT Monday 14 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Thunderstorms may become severe with hazardous conditions this afternoon into early this evening. What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Hail up to toonie size Heavy downpours When: This afternoon into early this evening. ...

This Watch ended at 21:15. Jul 14, 2025 at 14:25 2:17 PM EDT Monday 14 July 2025 Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Thunderstorms may become severe with hazardous conditions this afternoon into early this evening. What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Hail up to toonie size Heavy downpours When: This afternoon into early this ...

The Municipality of Wawa is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Seniors Community Grant in the amount of $24,995 to support the Wawa Intergenerational Legacy Project. This funding, provided through the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, will enable the Municipality to launch a meaningful initiative that fosters stronger connections between seniors and younger generations within the ...

3:23 AM EDT Monday 14 July 2025 Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Westerly winds will continue to bring smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario to the area, causing the air quality to deteriorate. The poor air quality may persist through the day and possibly into Tuesday for some areas. As smoke ...

No new wildland fires were confirmed in the Northeast Region by the evening of July 13. At the time of this update there are 8 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region. All 8 fires are being observed. The wildland fire hazard ranges from low to moderate across the Northeast Region today with two areas showing high hazard values in ...

A person was arrested after police were called to a resort on Highway 129.   On July 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a disturbance between numerous people. Police spoke to the people involved and after investigation, one intoxicated person was arrested. Owen BOUDREAU, 23-years-old, from Sault Ste. Marie ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding those using the province’s waterways this summer to stay safe. This weekend, a large number of marine incidents were reported across the province. OPP members from various detachments were called out to multiple incidents on OPP patrolled waterways, and police are urging the public to take measures to prevent tragedy. Boaters and paddlers ...

Weather: Air Quality Statement in Effect Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. 40% chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm. Local smoke. High 20. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Local smoke. ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. Travel ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Marathon – Schreiber Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations.

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this ...

Jul 13, 2025 at 10:09 At 9:53 a.m. this fog advisory has ended. Jul 13, 2025 at 07:58 5:11 AM EDT Sunday 13 July 2025 Fog Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Locally dense fog has developed and is expected to persist into early this morning before dissipating. Travel ...

Commercial vehicle safety will get special attention next week as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and other road safety partners, take part in Operation Safe Driver Week. Led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the annual initiative will have the OPP and its partners conducting targeted enforcement among commercial and non-commercial ...

Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, today announced that it has achieved its first steel production at Unit One of its new, state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (“EAF”) project. The milestone follows over ten days of successful electric arc testing and tuning, including individual and tandem tests of all ...